I always feel that beauty trends should be taken with a pinch of salt: adopt the ones you fancy, but don’t be a slave to new styles at the expense of looking good and wearing make-up that actually suits you. That said, catwalk trends can be a fun source of inspiration and a great way to experiment and shake up your everyday look. There’s a definitive nod to the 80s this season, but I can confidently say you won’t catch me near a crimper – instead, here are the trends I can’t wait to wear.

New to Superdrug from Real Techniques, the latest innovation in brush technology – the Real Techniques MultiTech Brush Collection – promises to provide a unique way to sculpt, buff and transform your face using one special, universal cut – the point! With three single brushes, a sponge blender, and a brush set of four, the range appears to offer a tool for every possible need, let’s take a closer look…View Post

Ever have a product that you forget about only to rediscover and totally fall in love with? I did just that with Merumaya Melting Cleansing Balm. After finishing up one of my cleansing oils I decided to have a rummage in the cabinet before splashing out on something new, and came across this little tube I had totally forgotten about and Merumaya Melting Cleansing Balm is about as soothingly gorgeous as it sounds…

Whether you’re raising an eggnog with pals, hitting the town or gearing up for the infamous office party, Christmas is always the time to go all out and get a little heavy-handed with your make-up. Think smokey, sultry eyes, glitter, huge lashes and bold lips perfectly primed for the mistletoe. The only thing worse than a lump of coal in your stocking this season? Your sassy new make-up sliding down your face or smudging at the first sniff of the disco. Get true staying power with these awesome products…